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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

LADDER BUTTE (LDRC1)

Lat: 40.80711°NLon: 121.29651°WElev: 5672.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SE 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 09:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles E Burney CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles E Burney CA
 40.85°N 121.29°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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